Arsene Wenger says he never wanted to sell rejuvenated Theo Walcott

Arsene Wenger says Theo Walcott is like a different player this season following the forwards's upturn in form.
The England international started just 15 league games and scored five goals last season, but has already matched that goal tally this term following his brace in Saturday's win over Swansea.
The 27-year-old's excellent form could earn him a rest for Wednesday's Champions League visit of Ludogorets, with Walcott's performances on the right wing a key factor in the Gunners' unbeaten run stretching back to their 4-3 defeat to Liverpool in their first game of the season.
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